History of Lucas Glover in Timeline
Lucas Hendley Glover is an American professional golfer on the PGA Tour. His most notable achievement is winning the 2009 U.S. Open.
November 12, 1979: Lucas Glover Born
On November 12, 1979, Lucas Hendley Glover was born. He is an American professional golfer.
1981: Parents' Separation
In 1981, when Lucas was two years old, his parents, Ron Musselman and Hershey Hendley, separated.
1982: Parents' Divorce
In 1982, Lucas Glover's parents, Ron Musselman and Hershey Hendley, divorced.
1985: Father's Baseball Career Ends
In 1985, Ron Musselman's major league baseball career ended, which later contributed to child support and relationship challenges with Lucas.
1992: Father Loses Parental Rights
In 1992, Ron Musselman lost his parental rights due to a lack of child support payments and infrequent contact, barring him from seeing Lucas until he turned 18.
1998: Attended Clemson University & South Carolina Amateur Win
In 1998, Lucas Glover attended Clemson University and also won the South Carolina Amateur.
1999: USA vs. Japan Cup Team Member & South Carolina Amateur Win
In 1999, Lucas Glover became a member of the USA vs. Japan Cup Team and also won the South Carolina Amateur.
2000: First-Team All-American & South Carolina Amateur Win
In 2000, Lucas Glover was named first-team All-American and won the South Carolina Amateur.
2001: Turned Professional
In 2001, Lucas Glover turned professional after graduating from Clemson.
2001: Walker Cup Team Member, Sunnehanna Amateur Win & College Graduation
In 2001, Lucas Glover was a member of the United States Walker Cup team, won the Sunnehanna Amateur, and graduated from Clemson University.
2002: Joined Nationwide Tour
In 2002, Lucas Glover joined the Nationwide Tour, securing two top-10 finishes and five top-25 finishes.
2003: Nationwide Tour Breakthrough Year
2003 was Lucas Glover's breakthrough year on the Nationwide Tour, marked by his first win at the Gila River Classic and finishing 17th on the money list.
2004: Earned PGA Tour Card
In 2004, Lucas Glover earned his PGA Tour card after a strong performance on the Nationwide Tour in 2003.
2005: Rookie Season on PGA Tour
In 2005, during his rookie season on the PGA Tour, Lucas Glover recorded two top-10 finishes and five top-25 finishes, but had to regain his tour card.
2006: Strong Performance on PGA Tour
In 2006, Lucas Glover had a strong performance on the PGA Tour, securing nine top-10 finishes and making his first cut in a major at the PGA Championship.
2007: Selected for Presidents Cup
In 2007, Lucas Glover was selected for the Presidents Cup, where the United States team emerged victorious.
2008: Modest Success on PGA Tour
In 2008, Lucas Glover experienced a year of modest success on the PGA Tour, securing two top-10 finishes and eight top-25 finishes.
October 2009: Won PGA Grand Slam of Golf
In October 2009, Lucas Glover won the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda and earned his second President's Cup bid.
2009: Won 2009 U.S. Open
In 2009, Lucas Glover won the U.S. Open, marking a significant triumph in his professional golf career.
May 8, 2011: Won Wells Fargo Championship
On May 8, 2011, Lucas Glover won the Wells Fargo Championship in a playoff against Jonathan Byrd, marking his first official Tour win since the 2009 U.S. Open.
2012: Limited Play Due to Knee Injury
In 2012, a left knee injury limited Lucas Glover to 16 events, but he retained his Tour card due to an exemption from his U.S. Open win.
2014: Finished 147th in the FedEx Cup
Lucas Glover finished the 2014-15 season 147th in the FedEx Cup.
2015: Regained PGA Tour Card
In 2015, Lucas Glover had to regain his PGA Tour card through the Web.com Tour Finals after his exemptions ran out.
2016: Shot 61 at Wyndham Championship
Lucas Glover matched his career-low round on the PGA Tour with a 9-under 61 in round 2 of the Wyndham Championship in 2016.
2017: Finished 135th in the FedEx Cup
Lucas Glover finished the 2017-18 season 135th in the season long FedEx Cup.
November 3, 2018: Shot 61 at Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
On November 3, 2018, Lucas Glover shot a 61 (10-under-par) during the third round of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open.
2018: Regained PGA Tour Card Again
In 2018, Lucas Glover regained his PGA Tour card for the 2018-19 season through the Web.com Tour Finals.
2018: Wife's Arrest and Domestic Issues
In 2018, Lucas Glover's wife Krista was arrested and charged with domestic violence and resisting arrest during the Players Championship. Lucas later publicly stated that his wife was not on probation and had not hit him.
March 12, 2019: Ranked 23rd on Money List
As of March 12, 2019, Lucas Glover had earned $1,372,193 for the season and was ranked 23rd on the money list.
July 2021: Won John Deere Classic
In July 2021, Lucas Glover won the John Deere Classic by two shots, ending a 10-year winless drought on the PGA Tour.
June 2023: Switched to Longer Putter
In June 2023, Lucas Glover switched to a longer putter, leading to improved results and three consecutive top-10 finishes in July.
August 14, 2023: End of Season
The information provided is as of the end of the August 14, 2023 season.
August 2023: Won Wyndham Championship and FedEx St. Jude Championship
In August 2023, Lucas Glover won the Wyndham Championship and one week later, he won the FedEx St. Jude Championship, becoming the 3rd player in his 40s to win back-to-back weeks on the PGA Tour in the last 25 years.
